Grossman, Vasily
The People Immortal
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529414752
- author:
- Grossman, Vasily
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MacLehose Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The People Immortal by Vasily Grossman Set against the backdrop of the catastrophic defeats of the war's first months, this novel follows a Red Army regiment as they struggle to survive and ultimately break out of encirclement. Grossman's vivid descriptions of the natural world and his memorable character sketches bring to life the harsh realities of war. Through the stories of its characters, including an eleven-year-old boy clinging to his toy revolver, a defiant grandmother, and a peasant who hangs himself in despair, Grossman illuminates the banal horror of warfare. His writing combines a journalist's eye with a novelist's empathy, creating a powerful and thought-provoking portrayal of war's human cost. Grossman's own experiences on the front line inform this novel, which is far from being mere morale-boosting propaganda. Instead, it is a nuanced and powerful exploration of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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